How to paint a down jacket at home?
Nowadays, a huge selection of winter things is presented in stores. The down jacket is one of the most popular outerwear. Fashion designers and designers offer to implement a huge color palette, however, it very often happens when the color of outerwear ceases to like for any reason. What to do in this situation? Throw it away or put it away in the far corner of the cabinet, or buy a new one? No, this is completely wrong, because you can repaint it directly without leaving your home at minimal cost. How to paint a down jacket at home? Now we will tell.
to contents ↑What do you need?
To fulfill your plan, you will need:
- Dye.
- Brush.
- Means for cleaning.
Preparatory stage
Before painting the down jacket black at home, you must thoroughly clean the down jacket. To get rid of all the pollution, you can contact a professional dry cleaning service, but, of course, no one canceled the option of a washing machine at home.
This stage is required! This is very important, because the dye can lie unevenly, and you will never guess how the spot behaves after staining, how it will react to it. To do everything right, use the tips and step-by-step instructions from our article.“How to wash a down jacket in a washing machine?”.
to contents ↑Dye selection
You should pre-purchase paint in a specialized store. You should not save much and buy it from non-verified manufacturers. Paint bought cheaply on the subway can irreparably ruin a thing.
Good and high-quality dyes can be purchased at a regular art store. Acrylic, which is sold there, is designed specifically for dyeing fabrics.
Important! A big plus is the huge palette of shades to choose from. If you did not find what you were looking for, then you can mix certain shades and get the right one.
Consult with a purchasing consultant to find out the purpose of each of the dyes. Also check out our review. “The best paint for fabric”.
Is it possible?
Also, many people care about the question, is it possible to paint a down jacket in a different color? In fact, do not worry at all, because the paint and fabric of this thing react well. The main thing is to be careful.
to contents ↑Staining process:
- Do not forget to remove all buttons, buckles, as well as decorative elements. Otherwise, traces of rust may remain on them and directly on the down jacket.
- Dilute the solution from water and paint in the proportions indicated on the packaging of the purchased product. Dip the down jacket into the resulting liquid.
- After achieving the result, you need to let things dry at room temperature or in the street in the shade. This - in no case can there be heaters, a fireplace, a hairdryer, or the scorching sun.
There are some nuances:
- Be prepared for incidents. For example: even the highest quality and most expensive paint may not behave as you expected.
- Be sure to wear protective gloves before starting work, because traces of the dye may remain on your hands. Gloves will protect you from chemical elements.
- Stains may remain on the surface of the jacket.
Important! Do not hurry.Before you start staining, test the paint on a small piece of cloth on the inside of the thing. If all is well, start the process. No - the paint does not fit.
Down Jacket Care
Many people wonder how to paint a down jacket black or any other when the product loses its original shade. That is why it is necessary to carefully and correctly look after the thing in order to prevent such situations.
In any case, no matter how carefully and neatly they wear a down jacket, it still needs special attention. The most important thing is that it does not lose moisture resistance, and the fluff inside does not fall into lumps.
Wash
Now there are so many children and adults who are allergic to most washing powders. If you belong to this number of people, then pay attention to children's powders. Or, before buying, check out our hypoallergenic powder rating.
Important! Better yet, always use exclusively. liquid detergentthen you don’t have to deal with divorces.
Storage:
- After the end of the cold season, do not immediately remove the down jacket in the far corner of the cabinet. Before this, it is necessary to wash it and dry it for some time at room temperature.
- If you do not want the thing to wrinkle and lose its shape, then you should remove it by first fastening it with all buttons and zippers using a hanger.
- The keeper of a down jacket only in a straightened form.
- Never use plastic bags.
Important! Also, do not use drawers and chests as storage locations.
Rules for the care of outerwear with fur
If your down jacket has fur, then you need to follow some rules and tips on care, so that it will serve you for a long time:
- Try to keep the fur away from excessive moisture, such as rain.
- In no case do not wash it with a down jacket. Be sure to first unfasten. Otherwise - when washing the fur will lose a large amount of its pile, as well as its original properties - it will not be able to warm, as before.
- If you need thorough cleaning or if you want to restore the luster of the pile, use the link we have proposed in a separate articlesuitable fur cleaners.
Dry cleaning or home washing and painting (video)?
Most of the down jackets are completely washable, washable at home, however, if it has a special impregnation, it is best to contact a dry cleaner. The fact is that after “home” cleaning it can lose its moisture-proof properties. The same principle holds true when dyeing outerwear.
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That's all. These were all tips and techniques on how to paint a down jacket at home. Follow them, and you will surely succeed.
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